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'I Love Me County' - Cian Manning - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

'I Love Me County' - Cian Manning - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Waterford, the Gentle County, can boast a proud sporting tradition that is as long as it is unusual. Ireland’s oldest city has witnessed many trends, from blood sports like bull-baiting in Ballybricken to roller hockey at the Olympia Ballroom. But the towns and villages of County Waterford were not to be overshadowed, producing notable sports people such as basketballers and boxers. In ‘I Love Me County’ , learn about everyone from camogie pioneers to World Champions, as this collection of stories records the lives, loves and losses of some of Waterford’s forgotten sporting heroes, demonstrating the importance of sport and leisure in the history of the county.

DKK 192.00
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The London Blue Plaque Guide - Nick Rennison - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The London Blue Plaque Guide - Nick Rennison - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Connecting people with places, London’s distinctive Blue Plaque scheme highlights the buildings where some of the most remarkable men and women in our history and culture have lived and worked. From Gertrude Bell to Karl Marx, Charlie Chaplin to Jimi Hendrix, this fully updated 5th edition of The London Blue Plaque Guide has over a thousand entries and provides an essential companion to the famous people who have made their homes in the city. As the definitive guide to the fascinating historical figures who have lived in London, with updated lists of names by profession and location, it will be invaluable to residents and tourists alike.

DKK 150.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Glasgow - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Glasgow - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is the essential guide to everything strange, marvellous, mysterious and paranormal in Glasgow, with a street-by-street description of all things bizarre and supernatural connected with the city. As well as a complete guide to all of the city''s gargoyles, legends and relics, it includes tours of the Necropolis, the Cathedral, museums both famous and little-known, and Glasgow''s hidden archaeological wonders. Many forgotten aspects of the city''s murky history are also here, including pseudo-scientific marvels such as the re-animation of a corpse in 1818 (''His chest immediately heaved! He drew breath!''), along with the ''man monkeys'' and leprechauns (''the only one ever captured alive'') of the freakshows at the Britannia Music Hall. From the links between St Mungo, Merlin and werewolves to the urban legends of the Glasgow Underground, it will transform the way you experience the city. Containing more than 100 photographs and filled with countless tales of miracles, hauntings, curses, witchcraft, UFOs, big-cat sightings, vampires, murderers and bodysnatchers, The Guide to Mysterious Glasgow will delight residents and visitors alike.

DKK 161.00
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A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Allan Ford - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Allan Ford - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

An estimated 15,000 people live on board boats in the UK and at any one time thousands more are interested in doing so. The aim of this beautifully illustrated guide is to help people live the dream and not the nightmare, providing a useful step by step introduction to the basics of making a life afloat. Fully updated this new edition of A Beginners'' Guide to Living on the Waterways covers different types of liveaboard craft suitable for canals, rivers and estuaries, and the good and bad points of the different options. It goes on to discuss practicalities such as moorings, engines (including basic maintenance and fault finding), heating and cooking, sanitation, furnishing a boat, survival tips and finances. This is a must-have guide for all those considering the alternative way of living that a boat offers, as well as those who are already there!

DKK 166.00
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Crewe: History and Guide - Peter Ollerhead - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Crewe: History and Guide - Peter Ollerhead - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In the early nineteenth century a few scattered farms and cottages were all that could be seen on the site of what is now Crewe. However, the arrival of Grand Junction Railway heralded a new era, and Crewe was born. The settlement''s rapid expansion meant that it soon became an important and vibrant town. In this lavishly illustrated guide, local historian Peter Ollerhead explores the town''s development right up until the present day. With sections on local industries, education, religion and recreation, all aspect of everyday life are discussed.Drawing on a wide variety of sources, and including a collection of recommended walks around the town, this detailed guide to Crewe is as fascinating as the location it describes and will appeal to residents and tourists alike.

DKK 198.00
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The Oxford Plaque Guide - Elizabeth Jean Warr - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Oxford Plaque Guide - Elizabeth Jean Warr - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Including handy maps and photographs, this illustrated guide tells the story behind the many and varied plaques to be found adorning buildings, monuments and statues around the university city of Oxford. This is a unique publication, featuring the lives of the amazing Oxford men and women whose contributions to the arts and the sciences, as well as to the greater good of mankind, are commemorated around the city. Impeccably researched, this comprehensive book by an Oxford Blue Badge Guide provides a fresh and enlightening insight into the lives of such luminaries as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Isaiah Berlin and Jane Morris, to name but a few. With fascinating biographical anecdotes on the eminent personalities to whom the plaques are dedicated, it will delight visitors and residents alike.

DKK 120.00
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Goldfinger and Me - Marnie Palmer - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Goldfinger and Me - Marnie Palmer - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The life, crimes and bloody end of John ‘Goldfinger’ Palmer were straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster – and Marnie Palmer, his wife of forty years, had a front row seat. The poor Solihull lad, whose childhood home was so cold the goldfish froze, fought his way up to a lifestyle of private jets, yachts and Ferraris, thanks to a home-made gold smelter in his back garden and a multi-million-pound timeshare empire. By the turn of the millennium, Palmer was 105th on the Sunday Times Rich List, but Goldfinger had a long list of enemies. In Goldfinger and Me , his widow Marnie shares her unique insight into his roller coaster life, from dealing scrap in Bristol, to the Brink’s-Mat raid that changed their lives – ending with his downfall of betrayals, jail stints and his still unsolved assassination.

DKK 127.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the Inverness Area - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the Inverness Area - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred on the dark waters of the enigmatic Loch Ness and the surrounding area of Inverness. Containing Celtic gods and martyrs, telepathy, exorcism and magic, mermaids, demons and saints (and based on texts both ancient and modern), it is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of the area. This is a guide that the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor can revel in. Comprehensive entries covering Inverness'' tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles, ruins, churches and archaeological curiosities are complemented by more than 100 photographs. The book also includes notes and cross-references to enable the reader to follow up the sources.

DKK 161.00
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Not a Guide to: Manchester - Ben Mcgarr - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Not a Guide to: Manchester - Ben Mcgarr - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is NOT a guide book. This little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Manchester. Learn more about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic city. The great and the good; the bad and the ugly. Small wonders, tall stories, TRIUMPH and tragedy. BEST places - Worst Places. Local lingo, architecture, green spaces, events, traditions, fact, fiction. Origins, evolution, FUTURE. Written by a local who knows what makes MANCHESTER tick.

DKK 99.00
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The Mitford Girls' Guide to Life - Lyndsy Spence - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Mitford Girls' Guide to Life - Lyndsy Spence - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The six Mitford girls were blessed with beauty, wit and talent, yet they led very distinct, cultural lives and not one sister, except for Diana and Unity, shared the same opinion or ideology. Nancy Mitford was the ultimate tease and her talent for mockery reformed the publishing industry in the 1930s and ‘40s. Indeed, the Mitford girls’ popularity provoked Jessica to label it ‘The Mitford Industry’. As individuals they exploited their attributes to the best of their abilities, and through difficult times they used laughter as their remedy. Their life experiences, although sometimes maddening, are a lesson to us all. How would the Mitford girls cope with the pressures and turmoil of modern life? Whether it is Pamela’s guide to throwing a jubilee party, Nancy''s guide to fashion or Diana’s tips on how to stay young, this quirky and fact-filled book draws on rare and unpublished interviews and information to answer that question.

DKK 141.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeen - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeen - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Aberdeen is full of mysteries, marvels and strangeness, and this book is a comprehensive guide to them all. Here you will encounter magic, witchcraft, folklore and superstitions; contemporary urban legends; gargoyles and graveyards; graverobbers and murderers; stone circles and prehistoric burial sites; UFOs and freak weather; and tales of horror, madness, humour – and dangerous porridge. Many forgotten aspects of the city’s strange history are here, from the disturbing (spontaneous human combustion, William Wallace’s dismembered limbs, the man who died of fright after a mock execution, and the bodysnatching professors) to the downright bizarre (a talking statue, a wedding celebration which was mistaken for an alien invasion fleet, and golf with giant skulls). The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeen is the tenth in Geoff Holder’s acclaimed series. As with the previous volumes, it is profusely illustrated with over 100 photographs and draws on both ancient and modern sources. Full access and location details are given for both driver and walker alike, making this the indispensable companion for anyone exploring the Granite City.

DKK 173.00
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Me and Mr Welles - Dorian Bond - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Me and Mr Welles - Dorian Bond - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In late autumn 1968, Dorian Bond was tasked with travelling to Yugoslavia to deliver cigars and film stock to the legendary Hollywood director Orson Welles. The pair soon struck up an unlikely friendship, and Welles offered Bond the role of his personal assistant – as well as a part in his next movie. No formal education could prepare him for the journey that would ensue. This fascinating memoir follows Welles and Bond across Europe during the late 1960s as they visit beautiful cities, stay at luxury hotels, and reminisce about Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt, among others. It is filled with Welles’ characteristic acerbic wit – featuring tales about famous movie stars such as Laurence Olivier, Marlene Dietrich and Steve McQueen – and is a fresh insight into both the man and his film-making. Set against the backdrop of the student riots of ’68, the Vietnam War, the Manson killings, the rise of Roman Polanski, the Iron Curtain, and Richard Nixon’s presidency, Me and Mr Welles is a unique look at both a turbulent time and one of cinema’s most charismatic characters.

DKK 120.00
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Stockport History and Guide - Steve Cliffe - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stockport History and Guide - Steve Cliffe - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Originally a border market town above the Mersey, with a small medieval castle, Stockport grew into the leading cotton manufacturer of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This new history looks at the evolution of the town to the present day, from Roman activity and the Civil War, through the industrial period, to the arrival of modern Stockport with the coming of the railway. This is an essential guide for anyone with an interest in gaining an insight into the proud heritage of this fascinating town.

DKK 241.00
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The Spellmount Guide to London in the Second World War - James Beardon - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Spellmount Guide to London in the Second World War - James Beardon - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In the lead up to and throughout the course of the Second World War, London was a city transformed, as it simultaneously became the front line and the command centre of Allied operations. The scale and speed of London’s transformation are unparalleled in its history as the government requisitioned buildings and built defences while bombing wrought devastation across the city, changing it forever. This book will guide the reader – as an armchair tourist or a real one – around wartime London. Buildings that had a specific wartime use or have a link to an important event that occurred during the war are revealed, along with the often secret activities, known to only a select few, of the organisations that occupied them. Structures used as air-raid shelters, iconic landmarks damaged by enemy bombing and other ways in which London changed are all brought to life in this user-friendly guide. Sections cover the seven central London boroughs, from Hammersmith to Tower Hamlets, together with chapters on Greater London and on memorials and museums, accompanied by maps and photographs of the city then and now.

DKK 168.00
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The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts - Antony Cummins - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts - Antony Cummins - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Martial Arts expert Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, employing the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Norse Sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave. Illustrated with over 250 images, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts in effect represents the earliest combat manual in the world. This insight into the warriors who were the scourge of Dark Age Europe is a feat of textual interpretation – and imagination.

DKK 175.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Stirlingshire - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Stirlingshire - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stirling District, which includes parts of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland - and one of the most mysterious. This is a comprehensive guide to the county'' ancient sites and archaeological curiosities, from tourist attractions such as Stirling Castle and Dunblane Cathedral to strange carvings, stone circles, healing wells and hidden cairns. With countless tales of encounters with ghosts, magical beings and monsters, a full list of all Stirlingshire''s witch trials and the real story of Robert Kirk, the ''Fairy Minister'', who is reputed to have been abducted by the Little Folk in the seventeenth century, this fascinating addition to Geoff Holder''s best-selling series will delight residents, walkers and tourists alike.

DKK 168.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeenshire - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeenshire - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This fully-illustrated guide explores all things strange and uncanny, paranormal and peculiar in Aberdeenshire, one of the most scenic parts of Scotland (which also includes part of the Cairngorms National Park). Historic sites and ancient monuments - such as the innumerable stone circles and castles - are surveyed in an enchanting and accessible way. Descriptions of what to observe and explore are married with detailed ''site histories'' of the supernatural and mysterious. These include locations of witchcraft and fairy hills, eerie contemporary sculptures and spooky long-abandoned graveyards. There are tales of big cats and ape-men, murders and bodysnatching, and details of modern fire festivals (including the burning of a Wickerman). This is an indispensable companion for anyone journeying into the marvels and mysteries of Aberdeenshire.

DKK 161.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Lake District - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Lake District - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is the guide to everything strange, mysterious and uncanny that has occurred in the beautiful and rugged Lake District. Every historic site and ancient monument is explored - including stone circles, ancient cairns and crumbling stations - along with the many hidden treasures to be found in the area. Full access and site details are given, along with something more: the strange and mysterious histories of each. This volume is filled with sources both ancient and modern. From the strange histories of the Romantic poets to modern sightings of ghosts, UFOs and monsters in the lakes, it is an indispensable companion for the traveller about to travel into the mysterious realms of the Lake District.

DKK 161.00
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The Guide to Mysterious Arran - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Guide to Mysterious Arran - Geoff Holder - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is the essential guide to everything strange, marvellous and paranormal on the beautiful and rugged Isle of Arran. Why did the police in 1889 bury the boots of the victim of the Arran Murder below the high-water mark? What happened to the miracle healing stone of St Molaise? What is the truth behind the history of Robert the Bruce on Arran? Where have encounters with fairies been reported in the twenty-first century? Here are collected tales of folklore, witchcraft, magic, mermaids and ghosts, both historical and contemporary. Every stone circle, chambered cairn and standing stone is described, as are caves, old graveyards, castles, Viking sites, carved stones and ruined churches, all with walking directions and notes on access. This book will transform the way you experience Arran.

DKK 155.00
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Flint Tools Field Guide - Robert Turner - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Flint Tools Field Guide - Robert Turner - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Our prehistoric ancestors used flint tools every day; they were of vital importance for cutting and scraping, used for hunting, preparing food, making clothing and building shelters, and their remnants are scattered around the countryside. Unearthing such a find is a magical moment – a direct link to events thousands of years before – but how do you identify the piece of flint you find out in the field? Is it only a lump of flint, or did it really have an important function as a tool prized by our ancestors? And how old is it, exactly? In Flint Tools Field Guide , archaeologist and flint knapper Robert Turner opens a window into prehistoric archaeology, using hand-drawn illustrations and photographs to explain how to identify tools and their uses, as well as approximate their age. This is an important insight into how people lived and worked so many years ago.

DKK 141.00
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